US Bridges

CR 405 Benton Co. over Beaty Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · .56 MI No of SH 72 · Structure no. 000000000010647

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 405 Benton Co. over Beaty Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 405 Benton Co. over Beaty Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 405 Benton Co.
CrossesBeaty Creek
Location.56 MI No of SH 72
RouteCounty Highway 405
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.42728, -94.56833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 405 Benton Co. over Beaty Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 405 Benton Co. over Beaty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 405 Benton Co. over Beaty Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 405 Benton Co. over Beaty Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 405 Benton Co. over Beaty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.